List of Left 4 Dead entities

This page lists all entities which are new or updated in Left 4 Dead.

Environment

• env_detail_controller - Overrides the min and max fade distances for details sprites in the map.
• env_outtro_stats - Used to roll the credits and ending statistics.
• env_tonemap_controller_ghost - An entity that controls the HDR tonemapping for ghost players. (Eye exposure)
• env_tonemap_controller_infected - An entity that controls the HDR tonemapping for infected players. (Give infected MUCH higher eye exposure so they can see in the dark.)

Filter

• filter_activator_team - Updated to include the Survivor and Infected teams.

Function

• func_button - Updated to give a target object an edge glow when facing the button and within +use range.
• func_detail_blocker - When touching a displacement, this entity prevents detail props from being displayed. Useful for creating paths in heavy detailed areas.
• func_elevator - Used for elevators in Left 4 Dead.
• func_nav_avoidance_obstacle - Not included with official left4dead.fgd, but used around the gas station on No Mercy 3.
• func_nav_blocker - Blocks bot navigation.
• func_orator - A very simple model entity that has animations and response rules. Used for the interactive responses from the church guy.
• func_playerinfected_clip - Blocks infected from accessing an area in versus mode.
• func_precipitation - Updated with a new rain and cinder effect.
• func_precipitation_blocker - A brush entity that prevents rain and snow inside its volume.
• func_simpleladder - Similar to func_ladder, but uses trigger texture? Three keyvalues names (normal.x, normal.y, normal.z) interfere with the .fgd. (This ladder entity has a team property. It can be found in versus mode. Team = 1 is presumed survivor, team = 2 is infected)
• fog_volume - Used to fade between env_fog_controllers. (ie: interior vs exterior fog)

Information

• info_changelevel - A point entity version of trigger_changelevel.
• info_director - The Director entity.
• info_game_event_proxy - Triggers a game event.
• info_goal_infected_chase - A target for the bot infected.
• info_map_parameters - Controls map item parameters.
• info_survivor_position - A survivor specific starting position.
• info_survivor_rescue - A possible location of a rescuable survivor.
• info_zombie_spawn - A select spawnpoint for a random infected.

Light

• light_directional - A directional light with no falloff. Similar to sunlight in light_environment. Currently unsupported by VRAD.
• light_spot - Updated to optionally cast dynamic shadows?

Misc.

• postprocess_controller - Controls postprocess effects.
• shadow_control - Updated to control dynamic shadows from static lights?

Point

• beam_spotlight - Creates a spotlight beam.
• point_deathfall_camera - If a player is in this camera's FOV, it automatically enables when a player is falling to their death. (The same time the player's scream is first heard.)
• point_viewcontrol_multiplayer - A camera entity that controls all players' views. While it's active, the players will see out of the camera.
• point_viewcontrol_survivor - A camera entity that controls the player's view in 3rd person, and can be triggered to zoom into the players head, ending in 1st person view. (For intro sequences)
• commentary_zombie_spawner - Used to spawn a specific zombie class for demonstrational purposes."

Prop

• prop_car_alarm - A car that is able to trigger a panic event when disturbed.
• prop_car_glass - Breakable glass of a car.
• prop_door_rotating_checkpoint - A safe room checkpoint door.
• prop_health_cabinet - A cabinet that contains health items.
• prop_minigun - A minigun.

Trigger

• trigger_auto_crouch - Automatically crouch the survivor when within the volume.
• trigger_finale - Triggers the finale onslaught. (Point entity)
• trigger_multiple - Updated with the OnEntireTeamStartTouch output.
• trigger_once - Updated with the OnEntireTeamStartTouch output.

Weapon Spawn

• weapon_ammo_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for ammo restock.
• weapon_autoshotgun_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for automatic shotguns.
• weapon_first_aid_kit_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for first aid kits.
• weapon_hunting_rifle_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for hunting rifles.
• weapon_molotov_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for Molotov cocktails.
• weapon_pain_pills_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for pain pills.
• weapon_pipe_bomb_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for pipe bombs.
• weapon_pistol_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for pistols.
• weapon_pumpshotgun_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for pump shotguns.
• weapon_rifle_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for assault rifles.
• weapon_smg_spawn - A possible spawnpoint for submachineguns.